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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the Evaluation of Suspected Cardiac Thrombus: Conventional and Emerging Techniques
Published on: June 11, 2019
Cardiac MRI for the evaluation of oncologic cardiotoxicity
Adrián I Löffler1, Michael Salerno2,3,4
1Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine Division, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, PO Box 800158, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA.
Abstract:
Cancer therapeutics-related cardiac dysfunction (CTRCD) is a well-established adverse effect resulting from a number of cancer therapeutics. Newer immunotherapy has been associated with cardiomyopathy and myocarditis making comprehensive imaging useful for early recognition. Cardiac MRI (CMR) offers a comprehensive evaluation to detect CTRCD. Established guidelines for monitoring left ventricular ejection fraction for potential cardiotoxicity have recently incorporated CMR. We will review the utility of CMR in contemporary evaluation for potential oncologic cardiotoxicity.
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